What are some effective photo retouching techniques?

What are some effective photo retouching techniques?

There are several effective techniques for photo retouching, including skin smoothing, color correction, and object removal. Would you like to know more about a specific technique?

Yes, tell me more about skin smoothing.

Skin smoothing can be achieved using tools like the Gaussian blur or frequency separation. It helps to create a flawless look while maintaining texture. Do you want tips on how to apply these techniques?

Absolutely! How do I use frequency separation?

To use frequency separation, first duplicate your image layer. Then, apply a Gaussian blur to the lower frequency layer to smooth out skin tones, while keeping the high frequency layer for details. This way, you can adjust each layer independently.

That sounds great! Any software recommendations for this?

Adobe Photoshop is the most popular choice for frequency separation, but you can also use GIMP or Affinity Photo as alternatives.